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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,255.60, 9,383.52 and 2,792.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,255.60, 9,383.52 and 2,792.16 is: 4,188.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,255.60 : 9,383.52 = 2,792.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,255.60/9,383.52 = 2,792.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,255.60x = 9,383.52 × 2,792.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,255.60x = 26,200,289.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,200,289.20/6,255.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,188.29

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